President Biden tests positive for covid-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas

President Joe Biden and Maritza Rodriguez, Biden for President Latina adviser (Susan Walsh/AP)

President Joe Biden has tested positive for covid-19 while travelling in Las Vegas and is experiencing “mild symptoms” from the infection, the White House said.

Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Mr Biden will fly to his home in Delaware, where he will “self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time”.